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An Introduction to Pastels
Michael Wright
Paperback (DK ADULT, March 15, 1998)Describes the characteristics of pastels, demonstrates a variety of techniques, and looks at papers, tools, equipment, and types of pastels
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Complete Family Nutrition
DK Publishing
(DK ADULT, May 19, 2014)Keeping our families healthy and nourished can be difficult in today's fast-paced, eat-on-the-go lifestyle. It can be confusing to figure out who in your family needs-and doesn't need-which nutrients as they grow. Complete Family Nutrition is here to help. It is a one-stop visual guide to the best, most-balanced diet for every family member, from infants to adults. Ideal for busy parents and families concerned with eating healthy, Complete Family Nutrition explains how nutrition can promote healthy weight, optimal memory, growth and development, digestive health, and balanced moods. It discusses the essential nutrients (and serving sizes) that each family member needs, and includes details on proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and salt. Fifty easy-to-follow recipes are included so that you can help keep your family on track.
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Eyewitness Companions: Astrology
Derek Parker, Julia Parker
Vinyl Bound (DK ADULT, Sept. 3, 2007)Presenting a series of innovative visual manuals on a wide variety of popular subjects, these richly illustrated companions offer detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, biographical profiles, and a fact-filled text as they cover the basics of different topics of interest.
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Monet
Jude Welton
Hardcover (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1992)Full-color photographic reproductions of Monet's instantly recognizable paintings and of the artist himself complement a look at his life and work that explores the key people, events, and philosophies that shaped his work and life. 35,000 first printing.
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Boy Scouts of America's Deck of Snakes
DK Publishing
Cards (DK ADULT, June 18, 2012)snake cards
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James Bond: The Secret World of 007
Alastair Dougall
Hardcover (DK ADULT, Oct. 20, 2008)Expanded to include information on the latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace, a detailed photographic journey into the James Bond films, published with the assistance of their producers, includes dynamic stills from the movies, details on major characters, descriptions of high-tech Bond gadgets, and an updated biography of the master spy.
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Van Gogh: A Profound and Tormented Genius--His Life in Paintings
DK Publishing
Paperback (DK ADULT, May 1, 1999)Explores the artist's life and work and examines the historical and social constraints of the era in which he lived and worked
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DK Handbooks: Stars and Planets
Ian Ridpath
Paperback (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1998). The visual guide to the night sky viewed from around the world. END
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Oil and Natural Gas
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Hardcover (DK ADULT, Oct. 1, 2007)Describes the history of the oil and natural gas industries, the ways in which oil is refined and processed, the uses of oil and oil products, the influence that the need for oil has on world politics, and the impact of oil byproducts on the environment.
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Renaissance
Alison Cole
Hardcover (DK ADULT, March 15, 1994)Discover the art of the Northern and Italian Renaissance, from the 14th to the 16th century. Here is a beautiful, thought-provoking and highly informative guide to understanding the Renaissance. Superb color reproductions of paintings, sculptures and sketches, clear artworks and authoritative text from an established art historian offer a fresh "eyewitness" insight into appreciation of the momentous and influential art of the Renaissance era.
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BMW
Hugo Wilson
Hardcover (DK ADULT, Sept. 15, 1998)Color photographs and descriptive text chronicle the history of fifteen classic BMW motorcycles
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ASPCA Dog Training
Bruce Fogle
Paperback (DK ADULT, Sept. 27, 1999)A veterinarian and animal behavior expert presents a complete guide to dog training--endorsed by the ASPCA--that presents straightforward lessons, step-by-step color photographs, and an emphasis on training with kindness. Original.